Whistleblower Retaliation Lawyer 
Daytona Beach, FL

If your employer has jeopardized your livelihood because you have chosen to do what's right, hire someone who has already proven they can deliver. We don’t just take on whistleblower retaliation cases. We win them.

Proven Federal Results

Kelly Chanfrau secured a $550,000 settlement for a public employee who was terminated after reporting wrongdoing by a Haines City, FL, commissioner. This result came from two days of strategic, unrelenting advocacy during a federal trial.

Board-Certified Advocacy

Kelly Chanfrau is board-certified in Labor and Employment Law, a credential held by only 7 percent of Florida attorneys. Her case history demonstrates a clear capability of achieving justice for clients protected against retaliation. Her many accolades include an AVVO Rating of “10.0 Superb” and being named one of the “Best Lawyers In America – Labor Law” (2016 and 2017).

Over $1 Billion Recovered

Chanfrau & Chanfrau has recovered more than $1 billion for clients. That kind of record is the direct result of our ability to handle complex cases and fight for life-changing outcomes.

Most whistleblower cases (also known as qui tam action) in Florida must be filed within two years. That may sound like a long time, but the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prove your case. If you were punished for doing the right thing, now is the time to act. 

Chanfrau & Chanfrau has a proven record of fighting for whistleblowers, including a $550,000 federal settlement for a public employee targeted after reporting misconduct. Our family-run firm understands how to navigate these complex cases and pursue the compensation you deserve. Your consultation is free, and you won’t owe an attorney’s fee unless we win. Talk to Chanfrau & Chanfrau, headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL, before time runs out.

Florida law protects whistleblowers in both the public and private sectors:

• Under Fla. Stat. § 112.3187, public employees cannot be fired or punished for reporting violations of law, waste, gross mismanagement, or Medicaid fraud by government agencies or contractors. 
• Private sector workers are protected under Fla. Stat. § 448.102. Employers may not retaliate against employees who report legal violations to government authorities, participate in investigations, or refuse to take part in unlawful activities. Private employees must first alert a supervisor in writing to give the company a chance to correct the issue before filing a formal complaint.

If your formal complaint is ignored or leads to retaliation instead of resolution, it’s time to speak with an attorney and protect your rights.

Proving Retaliation

You must demonstrate:

• You were engaged in a protected activity
• You suffered from adverse employment actions
• There is a connection between the protected activity and the adverse employment actions

It is then the employer’s responsibility to show that the adverse employment action was not related to the protected activity. Kelly Chanfrau can prevent a clever defense strategy from obscuring the truth.

Damages

Kelly Chanfrau can fight for maximum damages relating to your whistleblower case, including:

• Back pay: Wages and benefits lost from the time of retaliation until the date of a court decision or settlement
• Front pay: Wages you would have received if you had not been unlawfully terminated
• Liquidated damages: Compensation for a breach of contract
• Compensatory damages: Compensation to restore your state prior to retaliation, which may include money for pain and suffering, and injury to reputation
• Punitive damages: Compensation awarded in rare instances as a way to punish an employer for egregious misconduct